LGBTQIA+ Community Development Grants in District of Columbia
The GCI Suicide Prevention Grant Program, offered by The Alaska Community Foundation in partnership with GCI, aims to significantly reduce suicide rates and foster mental wellness throughout Alaska. This initiative aligns with the foundation's mission to strengthen community and personal connections, thereby promoting overall well-being. The program's core objective is to empower Alaskans, fostering a collaborative approach to community wellness and addressing a critical public health issue within the state. The target beneficiaries of this grant program are organizations committed to suicide prevention and mental wellness initiatives across all counties in Alaska. These include 501(c)3 public charitable organizations, faith-based organizations providing social services, federally recognized Tribes or Tribal nonprofit organizations, city governments or Boroughs, and K-12 schools. The program specifically excludes individuals, state or federal government agencies, for-profit organizations, private nonprofit organizations not meeting specific IRS designations, and activities that discriminate or involve religious indoctrination. The program prioritizes reaching communities that may lack easy access to crucial suicide prevention support. The program's priorities and focus areas are clear: empowering Alaskans to work together for community wellness, demonstrating measurable results and accountability, ensuring cultural sensitivity, and unifying communities. Emphasis is placed on projects that will have a tangible impact, particularly in underserved areas. This strategic focus ensures that funding is directed towards initiatives that are not only effective but also culturally appropriate and community-driven. Expected outcomes and measurable results include a reduction in suicide rates and an increase in mental wellness across Alaska. The grant program seeks to support projects that can demonstrate these results, emphasizing accountability in their implementation. The average grant award is approximately $5,000, with requests ranging from $1,000 to $10,000. This funding is intended to support project or operational costs, explicitly excluding capital projects, aligning with the foundation's strategic priority to directly impact and improve community health and resilience through targeted interventions.
Award Range
Not specified - $50,000
Total Program Funding
Not specified
Number of Awards
Not specified
Matching Requirement
No
Eligible Applicants
Additional Requirements
Applicants shall meet the following minimum requirements to be considered for the FY25 LGBTQIA+ Community Development Grant: 1. The organization is a community-based organization with a Federal 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status and is a Licensed business with the District of Columbia’s Department of Licensing and Consumer Protection (DLCP); 2. The organization’s principal place of business must be located in the District of Columbia; if the business is a national or regional organization, then it must have a location in the District through which it provides services; 3. The organization must provide services to District residents or collaborate with an organization that provides services to District residents; 4. All services and programming funded by the grant must be provided within the District of Columbia; 5. The organization must be registered and in good standing with the DLCP and the Office of Tax and Revenue (OTR). Applicants must maintain their good standing status with the aforementioned entities throughout the pre-award process and the grant’s performance period; 6. Applicants shall provide an affidavit regarding any debarments, suspensions, or default with the Office of Contract and Procurement (OCP) and the Federal Government; and 7. (This requirement applies only to current MOLGBTQA and any MOCA grantees) Current grantees must be: a. Current on reporting obligations for the FY24 grant cycle b. In good standing with the District’s legal requirements, including those imposed by any grants or contracts; and c. Progress reports must reflect substantial progress towards the goals of the grant agreement. Preference will be given to applicants who demonstrate strong evidence of responding to one of Mayor Muriel Bowser’s funding priorities listed in section B above. Individuals and for-profit entities are not eligible to receive grants. No grant funds expended by the eligible applicants may be used to subsidize or defray the operating cost of for-profit businesses. However, eligible applicants may partner with for-profit business entities, schools, or other non-profit organizations on the development of the projects.
Geographic Eligibility
All
Application Opens
June 3, 2024
Application Closes
June 14, 2024